A Compassionate Conversation on Suicide with Dr. Katie Gordon

 

Episode 101 - A Compassionate Conversation on Suicide with Dr. Katie Gordon

by Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS

We are honored to welcome our next guest, Dr. Katie Gordon, licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Prior to working as a therapist, Dr. Gordon was a professor for ten years. She was recognized as an Inspiring Teacher for her classes about psychopathology, empirically-supported therapy, and cultural diversity. Dr. Gordon is a mental health researcher who has published over eighty scientific articles and book chapters on suicidal behavior, disordered eating, and related topics. She co-hosts Psychodrama Podcast, blogs for Psychology Today, and shares mental health information through her website, kathrynhgordon.com. Dr. Gordon's first book, “The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook”, was published in July of 2021.

SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • Statistics on suicide

  • Risk factors for suicide

  • Safety planning for those at risk

  • Validating the emotional components of suicidal thoughts

  • Skills for clinicians and supporters

  • Toxic societal messages

ABOUT DR. GORDON:

Dr. Katie Gordon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Before working as a therapist, Dr. Gordon was a professor for ten years. Where she was recognized as an Inspiring Teacher for her classes about psychopathology, empirically-supported therapy, and cultural diversity. Dr. Gordon is a mental health researcher who has published over eighty scientific articles and book chapters on suicidal behavior, disordered eating, and related topics. One of her driving passions is sharing science-guided, helpful mental health information directly with the people who most need it. 

In addition, Dr. Gordon co-hosts the Psychodrama Podcast, blogs for Psychology Today, and shares mental health information through her website, kathrynhgordon.com. In 2021, Dr. Gordon published her first book, "The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook.”

Dr. Gordon took what she had learned from years of research, therapy, and other life experiences and channeled all of that into creating “The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook.” Her deepest hope is that readers will feel supported and empowered with strategies for coping with suicidal thoughts. The workbook is designed to help people better understand how to support loved ones who struggle with suicidal thoughts and strengthen the confidence of therapists and crisis workers. 

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